Punctuation

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.

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What is a comma?

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A comma is a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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When do you use a comma before 'and'?

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You use a comma before 'and' when listing three or more items in a series.

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What is a quotation mark?

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Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate the exact words spoken by someone.

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What is an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe (') is used to show possession or to indicate omitted letters in contractions.

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How do you use an apostrophe for possession?

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To show possession, add an apostrophe followed by 's' for singular nouns (e.g., 'the dog's bone') or just an apostrophe for plural nouns ending in 's' (e.g., 'the dogs' park').

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What is a period?

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A period (.) is a punctuation mark used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence.

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What is a question mark?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a sentence to indicate that it is a question.

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What is an exclamation mark?

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An exclamation mark (!) is used to express strong feelings or a high volume (shouting).

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon (;) is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.